Press release from the Associated Builders and Contractors CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Following the full repeal of West Virginia’s prevailing wage law in 2016, a study conducted by the University of Kentucky (UK) Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) found that total costs for public school construction in the Mountain State declined by[Read More…]
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Media Alert: IOGA of W.Va. announces agenda for 2018 Summer Meeting, Aug. 5-7
The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia has released the agenda for its 2018 Summer Meeting, Aug. 5-7. Hosted at The Greenbrier Resort, the IOGAWV meeting kicks off Sunday, Aug. 5, with a membership dinner. Monday’s[Read More…]
Friends of the Lincoln Collection launches new website
News release: FORT WAYNE, IN – Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana, Inc., has launched a new website serving as a gateway to thousands of digitized Lincoln era letters, photographs, newspapers, books and other items from the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection. The Friends’ newly launched website, www.friendsofthelincolncollection.org, will offer[Read More…]
WV State Police testing for trooper recruits in August
Record number of W.Va. educators pursing national certification
From the West Virginia Department of Education: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Participation in the West Virginia National Board Certification (NBC) support program has doubled among state educators since last summer with nearly 200 teachers taking advantage of the program. Of those who participated, more than half have committed to pursuing the gold-standard[Read More…]
Rocks and ladders: National Youth Science Camp delegates scaling new heights
Rocks and ladders: National Youth Science Camp delegates scaling new heights By Erin Beck Public Information Coordinator National Youth Science Camp BARTOW, W.Va. – Steve Blasberg used a projector on top of a picnic table. He carried three pens in his pocket. One was red. He is a teacher. A[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WV Caring sponsoring four for Taylor Swift concert experience
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Children who have suffered the loss of a parent or loved one, along with family members or guardians, will be attending the July 10, 2018 Taylor Swift concert thanks to West Virginia Caring and its community partners. Financial gifts from Apple Federal Credit Union and other donors[Read More…]
Employment Opportunity: The Register-Herald of Beckley looking for designer/graphic artist
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Register-Herald in Beckley, WV, is looking for a designer/graphic artist who can work newspaper and magazine pages. “If you can build graphics and create illustrations, great. Passion, skills and a collaborative spirit will align you with the folks in our shop. Copy editing and news judgment are big pluses. Ours[Read More…]
National Youth Science Foundation hosts ‘STEM’ teachers workshop
DAVIS, W.Va. — The National Youth Science Foundation in a partnership with The Harless Center, recently hosted a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Teachers Workshop at The National Youth Science Center in Davis. “The National Youth Science Foundation was pleased to host a STEM workshop for teachers and administrators from[Read More…]


